the san francisco giants began postseason play for the second time. the goal was to do exactly what they did just two years ago and win the world series. for giants fans, that game is something they cannot relive too often. >> will the city of san francisco finally win its ever world series? >> reporter: tim lincecum got hit and hit hard early. >> right back up the middle off lincecum a run will score and the first run of this world series belongs to texas. >> cliff lee was 7-0 all time in past season play. the giants scored six times in the 5th inning alone. >> and the giants get their first lead of the night. >> reporter: freddy sanchez spent parts of 10 major league seasons before reaching the play offs and while struggling with injuries since he came to san francisco, freddy turned into a full fledged giant when he became the first giant ever to hit six off the same bat. but the giants were not done. >> 2-0. high fly ball to left. uribe shoots one out. >> reporter: rangers try to come back but giants win game one 11-7. giants matt cain didn't allo